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Miliani

mee-lee-AH-nee · Of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name blending sounds from names like Milania and Eliana.

2025 rank (girls)
#5,099
Babies named in 2025
25
Peak popularity
2022
2025 frequency
1 in 64,291 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1998

Rising since 1998, #5,099 for girls today.

Popularity of Miliani since 1998

Babies named Miliani per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Miliani's real moment was 2022.

122537200020102020Most births 2008Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s5
2000s206
2010s258
2020s168

Meaning & origin

Miliani is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1998. As of 2025, it ranks 5,099 nationally, with about 1 in 64,291 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity has been on a rising trajectory, reaching its peak in 2022. The name is most frequently given in California, reflecting its appeal in multicultural, trend-driven communities. Miliani belongs to the 2020s generation of invented names that blend fashionable sounds, similar to Eliana and Milania, though it lacks a historical etymology. Its fresh, melodic quality has contributed to its steady increase in use over the past two decades.

Miliani is a recently coined name, first recorded in the United States in 1998. It appears to be a modern invention, likely formed by combining melodic elements found in names such as Milania, Liliana, and Eliana. The name has no established historical or linguistic roots and is primarily used as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries.

Where Miliani is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Mili, Liani, Mila

Sibling names for Miliani

Names that share Miliani's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Miliani mean?
Miliani is of uncertain origin, likely a modern invention with no traditional meaning. It is often chosen for its melodic sound rather than a specific meaning.
How popular is Miliani?
As of 2025, Miliani ranks 5,099 in the United States, with approximately 1 in 64,291 newborns given the name. Its popularity has been rising since it first appeared in 1998, peaking in 2022.
Is Miliani a boy or girl name?
Miliani is used almost exclusively for girls.